Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Función en la fórmula
The listed glycerin role is that of a polyol humectant in cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions; the amount is guidance only.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- For gels and serums, the reference gives 3–8%.
- The stated reference for creams is 2–5% as a formulation guide.
- For rinse-off, the recorded level is 2–4% as a formulation guide.
Add Glycerin in the water phase without melting it first.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- An entry for Glycerin in CosIng is not authorization for a material grade or completed cosmetic; review local requirements.
- For an EU-market product, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Glycerin for the completed formula, not simply for an ingredient in isolation.
- Verify the purchased Glycerin grade using supplier data, alongside the applicable filing rules for the destination market.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
Read the recorded level as a cosmetic formulation guide; it makes no claim of drug or OTC authorization so patch response and stability should be checked on the finished product.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; take oxidation sensitivity into account when selecting the final pack; check the final package and formula together for compatibility and stability.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The cosmetic role of Glycerin is presented as humectant function.
- This product entry does not establish claims of drug action or cure, or a product certification outside the supporting records.
- This cosmetic entry naming Glycerin does not substantiate skin whitening, acne care, sweat reduction, sun protection, or hair-growth outcomes.










































